[Online TESOL] Module 4 quiz

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Hello teacher Allan, I am Bonnie who is taking your online TESOL class.
First, hope you are well and thanks a lot for great classes. I am really enjoying taking your lessons.
I am writing this posting for asking about the answer in Module 4 quiz.
T/F question No.8 in that quiz, the answer for 'You can make any form of practice more meaningful by adding “how?”.' is False.
Of course we learned that we need to ask "Why", but for getting detailed answer from students and engaging them in meaningful practice, I think "How" can work as well. I didn't think 'Why' is the only answer for it cause I thought it is okay if we can make them think and come up with more detailed answers. So, it would be really appreciated if you explain me why the answer is False.

Thanks again and have a lovely day!

Best,
Bonnie

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Date 19-07-30 13:16

Hi Bonnie,

Sorry that it has taken so long for me to respond to you! I had a very busy weekend and Monday!

Anyhow, let's take a look at your question. So, question 8 on the module 4 quiz was, "[y]ou can make any form of practice more meaningful by adding “how?”". You make a really good point, and in some circumstances, adding "how" would work to make something more meaningful. However, it would not always work, it depends on the answer. For example, if we ask a student, "do you like ice cream?" and a students responds by saying, "yes I do", and then we ask "how?", it does not really make any sense. If we asked them "why?" it does. Honestly, it depends on the structure that is being practiced. In some cases "how" would work, but in more cases "why" would work. However, it should be noted that asking "why" does not always work as well.

Honestly, this question should be changed. Unfortunately, while I am familiar with the written questions, I often don't know what the t/f and MC questions are because they are marked by an automatic system. Thank you for pointing this out. I will get it changed, and I will add an extra mark to your final assignment (but please just remind me - please remind me on the bottom of your final assignment).

Anyhow, I hope that makes sense and helps a bit. Again, sorry about the late response, and have a great day!

Hi Bonnie,

Sorry that it has taken so long for me to respond to you!  I had a very busy weekend and Monday!

Anyhow, let's take a look at your question.  So, question 8 on the module 4 quiz was, "[y]ou can make any form of practice more meaningful by adding “how?”".  You make a really good point, and in some circumstances, adding "how" would work to make something more meaningful.  However, it would not always work, it depends on the answer.  For example, if we ask a student, "do you like ice cream?" and a students responds by saying, "yes I do", and then we ask "how?", it does not really make any sense.  If we asked them "why?" it does.  Honestly, it depends on the structure that is being practiced.  In some cases "how" would work, but in more cases "why" would work.  However, it should be noted that asking "why" does not always work as well.

Honestly, this question should be changed.   Unfortunately, while I am familiar with the written questions, I often don't know what the t/f and MC questions are because they are marked by an automatic system.  Thank you for pointing this out.  I will get it changed, and I will add an extra mark to your final assignment (but please just remind me - please remind me on the bottom of your final assignment).

Anyhow, I hope that makes sense and helps a bit.   Again, sorry about the late response, and have a great day!

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Date 19-08-04 06:12

Thanks for the detailed explanation! It helps a lot!
Have a lovely day :) !

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